Coronado Summer Concerts in the Park

Picture a balmy summer evening in the park on Coronado, a delightful island connected to San Diego, California by a curving bridge. People arrive with baskets of food and bright-colored blankets and camp chairs. Leafy trees and palms offer shade as you claim your spot on the lawn. In the Promenade, the U.S. Navy band assembles to give a free concert. The first notes of the brass and woodwinds fill the air, and you are transported to a magical place.

I love watching families enjoy moving to the music. The children fling their arms and twirl and don’t have a care in the world. Even the young at heart dance to the beat.

All ages are welcome. No matter if you’re in a wheelchair or able only to lie on a blanket. You can come and enjoy the music.

Some come to celebrate a special occasion. This is a happy, boisterous place for a party.

Pups are welcome on the perimeter of the park. I like to wander by and say hello to them. Here’s a handsome guy.

Coronado is home to a naval base, and it’s where military families live, both during and after their service. So the band honored them by playing a medley of theme songs for each branch of the military. I’m guessing that, for some vets, the music brings back somber memories.

The Cole Porter songs were a fan favorite, sung by this talented young lady.

My family played games, including Coronado-opoly, complete with play money and properties to sell. And there’s a playground nearby so children can get out their wiggles.

If you are in the San Diego area this summer, plan to take in one of these free concerts. You can check the weekly schedule here. Or find a local concert you would enjoy. You’ll find good food, vibrant music, fresh air, and fun. Best of all, you are part of a friendly community. You’ll leave smiling and refreshed.

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